Powells Creek (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Powells Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Powells Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Hyco River
Country	United States
State	Virginia North Carolina
County	Halifax (VA) Person (NC)
Physical characteristics
Main source	Winns Creek divide about 2 miles north of Cunningham, North Carolina 550 ft (170 m) 36°33′21″N 079°03′21″W / 36.55583°N 79.05583°W / 36.55583; -79.05583
River mouth	Hyco River about 3 miles south-southwest of Harmony, Virginia 340 ft (100 m) 36°31′38″N 078°58′49″W / 36.52722°N 78.98028°W / 36.52722; -78.98028
Length	5.20 mi (8.37 km)
Basin features
Progression	east and southeast
River system	Roanoke River
Basin size	8.89 square miles (23.0 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Faulkner Road

Powells Creek is a 5.20 mi (8.37 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Hyco River in Person County, North Carolina.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:

• Crowder Creek
• Storys Creek

Course

Powells Creek rises about 2 miles north of Cunningham, North Carolina. It then flows east and turns southeast into Person County, North Carolina to join the Hyco River about 3 miles south-southwest of Harmony, Virginia.

Watershed

Powells Creek drains 8.89 square miles (23.0 km²) of area, receives about 45.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 379.41, and is about 61% forested.